by Environmental News | Jun 26, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp / Source: Indianapolis Star (Photo: Photo courtesy Carol Michel) We’ve had a lot of rain. We already know that the rain has promoted fast growth and early blooms on perennials, trees and shrubs. It’s also contributed to disease problems,...
by Environmental News | Jun 20, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Trevor Hennings / Source: Leafly (malerapaso/iStock) Growing cannabis organically allows growers to raise a high-quality product without the interference of chemical nutrients that can burn or kill the plants. To create a soil that provides the...
by Environmental News | Jun 14, 2017 | Our Planet
Author: Nicole Faires / Source: Eartheasy Blog Most people know by now that composting is one of the best things you can do to help the environment and your garden at the same time. The average American family throws away about 400 pounds of food every year....
by Environmental News | Jun 11, 2017 | Be Organic
Source: Twin Falls Times-News Plants are like icebergs. So much is beneath the surface. Plants grow and thrive on the strength of their root system, what we don’t see. Roots both stabilize and nourish the plants above. To fulfill their role, roots need water, air,...
by Environmental News | May 13, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Sean Mitzel / Source: Mother Earth News On the surface it makes sense that hugelkulture would provide many benefits including: increased microbial activity, low maintenance, decreased water requirements, increased planting surface area, nutrient...
